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  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • The role of laparoscopic proctectomy in rectal cancer management remains incompletely defined.
  • Limited long-term outcome data and varied practice patterns exist for laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.
  • While feasible, open proctectomy may be preferred based on surgeon, patient, and tumor factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current evidence on laparoscopic proctectomy for rectal cancer.
  • To compare oncologic outcomes and quality of life between laparoscopic and open proctectomy.
  • To identify factors influencing the choice between laparoscopic and open approaches for rectal cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of publications on laparoscopic proctectomy for rectal cancer.
  • Analysis of oncologic adequacy, including circumferential resection margin, distal margin, and local recurrence.
  • Assessment of quality of life outcomes reported in existing series.

Main Results:

  • Current data suggest laparoscopic proctectomy is feasible for rectal cancer.
  • Oncologic outcomes, including margins and recurrence, appear comparable to open surgery.
  • Quality of life outcomes also show similarity between laparoscopic and open proctectomy.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic proctectomy can achieve similar oncologic adequacy and quality of life as open surgery for rectal cancer.
  • Careful patient and tumor selection, alongside high surgical skill, are crucial for laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.
  • Ongoing clinical trials are expected to further clarify the definitive role of laparoscopic proctectomy in rectal cancer treatment.